Top Story Spotlight McDowell County animal advocate says well-known cat who lived along greenway missing Mike Conley Sep 5, 2026 Sep 5, 2026 Updated Sep 7, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save McDowell County animal advocates are concerned about the fate of a cat living along Marion’s Joseph McDowell Historical Catawba Greenway.kAm~=:G6[ 2 3=24< 2?5 H9:E6 76C2= 42E =:G:?8 ?62C E96 8C66?H2J H:E9 @E96C 76C2= 42ED[ H2D 2 72>:=:2C 7246 2=@?8 E96 C:G6CD:56 A2C<]k^Am Olive, a cat that lives alongside a portion of the Joseph McDowell Historical Catawba Greenway, is now missing. SUBMITTED PHOTO kAmw2J=6J (@@5 :D 2 =@42= 2?:>2= 25G@42E6 H9@ 92D 366? C64@8?:K65 3J E96 |2C:@? r:EJ r@F?4:= 7@C 96C H@C< H:E9 E96 |6C4J uF?5 p?:>2= #6D4F6] %96 |6C4J uF?5 92D 2 AC@8C2> 42==65 %C2A[ }6FE6C[ #6EFC?[ @C %}#] %9C@F89 E96 677@CE[ |6C4J uF?5 G@=F?E66CD D6E FA 4286D E@ 42E49 76C2= 76=:?6D] %96 42ED 2C6 E96? E2<6? 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When will Copper Penny Grill open in Marion? Owners provide update on plans “We are making progress every day and are just as excited as you are to open our doors."
Retired state trooper donates $2,000 to support McDowell Tech BLET cadets “His willingness to help remove financial obstacles for our cadets sends a strong message that their community believes in them."
McDowell Commissioners approve reappraisal schedule The 2027 reappraisal schedule was just one of the topics discussed during Monday’s meeting of the McDowell County Board of Commissioners.
Hunter's Liver Mush needs help with repairs, rising costs to keep Marion business operating “This fundraiser is a chance for the community to rally around a local pillar that has meant so much to so many people."
McDowell candidates weigh in on affordability, mental health and Helene recovery The forum took place Thursday at the Marion Community Building, and a big crowd attended the event, which was hosted by West Marion Inc.
